Features the AVC-ULTRA (Not all AVC-ULTRA formats are supported) multi-codec family, including the popular AVC-Intra100/50, the AVC-LongG50/25 with low-bit-rate Full-HD (1920 x 1080) 4:2:2 10 bit picture quality, and the AVC-LongG12 (8 bit 4:2:0) for extended recording

Dual-codec recording with the low-bit-rate AVC-Proxy further enhances network operation

*1: 60i, 60p, 24p, and 30p are actually recorded in 59.94i, 59.94p, 23.98p, and 29.97p, respectively.

** Notes Regarding Network Functions

For 4G/LTE connection: 4G/LTE module is required from a 3rd party. Availability of this function may vary depends on areas. For details, please visit Panasonic website.

For wireless LAN connection: Wireless module (optional, AJ-WM30) is required. For the OS, browser, device compatibility information, see “Service and Support” on the Panasonic website . Some functions are not supported by some devices.

For streaming: Transfers only to a designated server (one server). The proxy image cannot be recorded while streaming. The streaming function cannot be used together with dual codec recording and simultaneous recording, or with the Rec during Uploading function. For details on downloading and the operating environment of video streaming compatible application software, please refer to the Panasonic website. For streaming, 4G/LTE USB modem and PC must be able to access directly each other by Public IP (Global IP). Please contact your provider to get Public IP (Global IP). To display the streaming video using P2 browser, player is required. (VLC MEDIA PLAYER for Windows PC, QuickTime Player for Mac.) P2 Streaming Receiver software (Windows only, not supported by Mac; available free of charge) is required for receiving the QoS mode. Please visit Panasonic website.

New Update - Now records broadcast codecs onto fast SD Cards

A new update lets you to use fast SD Cards to record AVC-Intra200 and AVC-Intra100 broadcast codecs. Although these cards are not guaranteed to be as reliable as the Micro P2 Cards the new V60 and V90 rated cards with their high consistent write speeds will be reliable in the field.

Its 1/3-type 2.2-megapixel 3MOS sensor achieves high sensitivity and high S/N. Broadcast-level AVC-ULTRA codecs (AVC-Intra, AVC-LongG, and AVC-Proxy) further enhance recording quality. You can select the most suitable codec for your purpose, from high quality 4:2:2 10-bit recording to low-rate HD streaming and FTP transmission.

It also supports 1080/59.94p,50p acquisition and 3G-SDI output. It comes equipped with a P2 card slot (Not all AVC-ULTRA formats are supported) and microP2 card slots. Plus...

Panasonic has expanded its camera range with the launch of 6 new cameras, NAB 2015 has seen the announcement of a handheld, shoulder-mount, action, box and two studio cameras. This has expanded Panasonics vast range of cameras even further and shows their commitment to 4K.

Ver 39.78

New Features

Main-line recording onto an SDXC/SDHC memory card available on the market, which is supposed to be for use in an urgent situation, has so far been restricted to the codecs at 50Mbps or less. But, to meet the users’ demand, this restriction is removed. However, that is not to guarantee the recording and playback operations with SDXC/SDHC memory cards.

Tally control from external devices (e.g. AK-HRP200 ROP) is supported. No menus are newly added. This feature works according to the current Tally menu. REC_TALLY (Serial communication & IP communication supported)

Improvement

The related menus are not displayed so that microP2 B cards are not CPS-formatted by mistake.

The cameras are designed to start installing the firmware update immediately after it is downloaded via P2 Cast, and an improvement is made to this current design. Menu item “Download Only” is added. This menu item can temporarily end the update process once the download is complete when the update command is received from P2 Cast.

In UDP transmission, the communication process of streaming format is improved.

P2 SS becomes unable to be connected, and this problem is fixed.

Improvement in stability at boot-up

System error may occur on rare occasions under the specific conditions, and this problem is fixed.

Ver 39.43

Improvement

The firmware version 39.41 released on April 25 had an error.

If a clip is copied using the camera, E-36 system error occurs. It was corrected.

Ver 39.41

New Features

Information about a bonding device such as the state of communication, battery remaining capacity, etc. can be displayed on the camera. This function is extended so that the information can be obtained via Live-U central server. Network Profile data is used for this operation, so the P2 Network Setting Software is changed so that the data can be edited.